Jessica M.

Verified review

Rudy & His team just left my house this morning after putting the finishing touches on the exterior of my home. I am beyond ecstatic with the way my house looks. They did a fantastic job. My 1922 stucco was full of cracks and peeling paint, everywhere. They took the time to fill and patch thoroughly. They replaced old rotted wood window sills, patched holes in my porch, replaced some rotted wood, and even offered to fix a broken wood banister.
They were not the lowest bid I received for the job, but they were the team who would complete the job in the safest manner. I have a new baby and was very concerned about the tons of peeling lead paint everywhere. They have a vacuum tool attached to their sanders that captures the lead resulting in a minimum of dust around the property. At the end of every day, my property was cleaner than when they got here. They really do take the time to clean up. No dust to bother the neighbors, dirty your car or poison your baby! Their higher price (I didn't say highest) is worth the peace of mind you will get with the care they take to remediate lead in a safe manner.
As an owner of a real fixer-upper, I have worked with many contractors of all types. A lot of them are flaky, or seem to be doing you a favor by returning your calls. StallionPainting and Home Improvements, on the other hand are very customer-service oriented. They return calls quickly, show up on time, send you really detailed quotes, and overall have a lot of communication throughout the process.
I used to have the ugliest house on the block, but now I am proud to pull into my driveway each day. I will definitely call them again if I need more paint work.
Thank you so much Stallion Painting

About

I try to put myself in their shoes. I still remember being totally ignorant about home building issues and I also remember what it's like to have a shoe string budget, yet able to go ahead with projects with quality results.
My slogan is, "The building business is more than sticks and stones, it's about building relationships that last."

About

About

I do general construction, remodeling and handyman services. No job is too small.
I am a contractor for nearly 30 years.
I am approaching retirement and would prefer smaller handyman jobs for the next few years.
My work is of the highest quality.
I am experienced in rough and finish carpentry, plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, custom mill work, cabinet making, and tile work.

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Architects may work for an architecture or engineering firm, they may work for a government organization, they can work for a construction company, or they may be self-employed (freelance). The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics explains that architects spend a large amount of their working time in the home or company office: meeting with clients; creating reports and architectural drawings; and working with other architects and engineers. When not in an office, an architect is often at the construction site either as part of the development of plans or to ensure building progress is following the blueprint.

When a client interacts with an architect, it is typically to have them design drawings for the construction of a house or a building. If you are a client who has hired a large architecture firm, there may be a team of people working on your design. But if you are working with a freelance architect or a smaller firm, one person (or a small group) will take your concept and translate it into an architectural blueprint that a builder can use to construct a house. The plans will lay out everything from the depth of the foundation to the materials to use to the type of metal to be used in the reinforcement. Once the plans have been created and handed off to the builder, the architect may remain on the project — depending on budget — and oversee progress.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the median salary of an architect in 2016 was $76,930. This range included architects with every type of company as well as self-employed architects. Depending on the architect and whether they’re with a firm or independent, they may charge per hour or by the square foot, or they may charge a percentage of the total budget for a construction project. An hourly rate is typically used for smaller projects such as providing consultation, helping clients hone their concept before the design process begins, or drafting documents and plans. If an architect is working on an hourly basis on a larger project, there will usually be an agreed-upon cap on the number of hours they will work. For larger projects, such as new construction or total overhaul remodels, architects may charge a percentage of the total construction costs. The architect will usually set the percentage you will pay after the total cost of construction has been accounted for. Percentages can range within a firm depending on the extent of the services they’re providing. For example, a lower percentage of the total construction costs may include drafting and minimal consultation and guidance along the way, while a higher percentage could include on-site project management services with every detail attended to. Architects may also charge by the square footage of the project. The rate per square foot can vary depending on the individual’s training, the services they are providing, the complexity of the project, and other factors — such as obtaining permits. The national average cost to hire an architect is between $1,690 and $2,500.